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Financial Controller

Edinburgh, Edinburgh
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to retained by Merchant Leisure to recruit a newly created Financial Controller role. Merchant Leisure is a privately owned hospitality, property and leisure group with operations across Edinburgh city centre. The group operates a growing portfolio of bars and restaurants, alongside a well established property and construction arm, and is now expanding into tours and events. The hospitality division continues to perform strongly year on year, supported by ongoing venue development and new concepts launching in 2026. The business employs approximately 150-170 staff across its operating sites and maintains a lean, collaborative head office function. The head office is based in central Edinburgh in recently acquired premises. While the role is primarily office based, there is flexibility around working hours, recognising the needs of a senior hire. The Role This is a hands on Financial Controller position, sitting at the centre of the group's finance function. Reporting to the directors, the successful candidate will take ownership of financial reporting and controls while also providing commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision making as the business continues to evolve. The role combines technical accounting responsibility with leadership, business partnering and forward looking financial planning. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting <ul><li data-leveltext="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-level="1" data-font="Symbol">Production and ownership of monthly management accounts for the group </li><li data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-level="1" data-font="Symbol">Balance sheet control, including bank and control account reconciliations </li><li data-font="Symbol" data-aria-level="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-listid="1" data-leveltext="">Preparation and submission of VAT returns, PAYE and CIS returns </li><li data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-leveltext="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-aria-level="1">Cashflow management and forecasting across multiple entities </li><li data-leveltext="" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-level="1" data-font="Symbol">Support external accountants with year end statutory accounts </li><li data-font="Symbol" data-aria-level="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-leveltext="" data-aria-posinset="6" data-listid="1">Submission of dormant accounts and confirmation statements to Companies House </li></ul>Commercial & Strategic Support <ul><li data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-aria-level="1">Creation, monitoring and refinement of budgets and forecasts </li><li data-aria-level="1" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="2" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}">Provision of meaningful financial analysis and insight to support operational and investment decisions </li><li data-font="Symbol" data-aria-level="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-leveltext="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-listid="2">Holding monthly P&L and performance review meetings with management </li><li data-leveltext="" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-level="1" data-font="Symbol">Supporting directors with scenario planning as new ventures launch (e.g. tours and events) </li></ul>People & Operations <ul><li data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-leveltext="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-listid="3" data-font="Symbol" data-aria-level="1">Day-to-day oversight of the finance function, remaining hand-son where required </li><li data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-listid="3" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-aria-level="1">Management and development of two Accounts Assistants, including mentoring and support with professional exams </li><li data-aria-level="1" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}">Oversight of supplier payments, payroll processing (fortnightly and monthly) and finance operations </li><li data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="4" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-level="1" data-font="Symbol">Continuous improvement of processes, controls and reporting </li></ul>The Candidate The ideal candidate will be a strong all round accountant with experience operating in a growing SME environment. You will likely have: <ul><li data-font="Symbol" data-aria-level="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="4" data-aria-posinset="1" data-leveltext="">Proven experience in a Financial Controller / senior Finance Manager role </li><li data-aria-level="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}">Strong technical accounting background (qualified preferred; QBE considered) </li><li data-font="Symbol" data-aria-level="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-listid="4" data-leveltext="">Experience producing full management accounts and supporting year end </li><li data-font="Symbol" data-aria-level="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="4" data-aria-posinset="4" data-leveltext="">Commercial mindset with the ability to translate numbers into insight </li><li data-aria-level="1" data-font="Symbol" data-aria-posinset="5" data-listid="4" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}">Confidence operating in a hands on, fast moving environment </li><li data-font="Symbol" data-aria-level="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-leveltext="" data-listid="4" data-aria-posinset="6">Strong Excel skills </li><li data-aria-level="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="4" data-aria-posinset="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}">Experience with Sage (or similar accounting systems) </li></ul>Experience within hospitality, leisure, property or multi-entity businesses would be advantageous, though not essential. For full details on this exciting opportunity please apply and if interested to discuss further please contact Reggie McMahon: 0131 240 3703 Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uMTY5MTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-15T09:17:10Z

Business Analyst - Cash Financing

Edinburgh, Edinburgh
remote
Contract
600 - 625 GBP / Daily
On behalf of Protiviti, the global business consulting firm, we are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Business Analyst to partner with business, control, and support function stakeholders. This is an initial 6-month interim assignment based in Edinburgh, with a strong likelihood of extension. We are looking for Business Analysts with strong front-to-back expertise across: - Fixed Income products - Deep understanding of bond pricing and cash flow modelling - Expertise in RWA calculations and regulatory capital - Hands-on experience in Stock Loan, Buy-Sell Backs, and Securities Financing - Knowledge of fee trades and collateral management - Comprehensive understanding of the full trade lifecycle Key Responsibilities: - Partner with the Programme Lead to define technical and operating model requirements - Act as a critical interface between Front Office, Technology, and control functions to gather and translate business requirements into deliverables If you are available and have the required expertise to support, please contact me and we can have an in-depth conversation. Best wishes, AffiRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QWZ0YWIuTm9yZS44ODA3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-27T10:47:31Z

Management Accountant

Edinburgh, Edinburgh
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is supporting a well-established and growing organisation in Edinburgh with the appointment of a Management Accountant to join its finance team.This is a broad and commercially focused role, offering exposure across financial reporting, business partnering, and operational finance within a dynamic environment.<h3>The Role</h3>Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will play a key role in delivering timely financial insight, supporting decision-making, and maintaining strong financial control across the business.You'll work closely with stakeholders across operations and supply chain, contributing to both day-to-day finance activities and ongoing business improvement initiatives.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L analysis and commentary</li><li>Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to support business performance</li><li>Partner with operational teams to understand key drivers and provide financial guidance</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term planning processes</li><li>Contribute to balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong financial controls</li><li>Support audit processes and ensure compliance with internal policies</li><li>Provide analysis on margins, costs, and operational performance where required</li><li>Assist with inventory-related reporting and ensure accurate financial representation</li><li>Develop and enhance reporting tools, metrics, and dashboards</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and the wider business</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Qualified, part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)</li><li>Experience in a management accounting or commercial finance role</li><li>Exposure to working in a complex or operational environment (e.g. manufacturing, supply chain, or similar)</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly</li><li>Confident working with stakeholders across the business</li><li>Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset</li></ul><h3>Why Apply?</h3><ul><li>Broad, varied role with strong commercial exposure</li><li>Opportunity to partner closely with non-finance teams</li><li>Growing business with an evolving finance function</li><li>Flexible, hybrid working environment</li></ul>If you'd like to find out more, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uOTQ4MzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-22T09:52:48Z

Finance Business Partner

Glasgow, Glasgow
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Our client are looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term basis to support the business through an important period of change.This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified Accountant looking to step into a more commercially focused role, with real exposure to senior stakeholders across the operation.The RoleSitting within a small, close-knit finance team, you'll take ownership of:<ul><li>Acting as a true Finance Business Partner to operational stakeholders</li><li>Supporting and challenging business units on performance, cost control and opportunities</li><li>Production of monthly management accounts</li><li>Providing insightful analysis to aid decision-making</li><li>Contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Supporting the business through ongoing systems change</li></ul>While there is a technical element (month-end), the focus is very much on commercial value-add and stakeholder engagement.The PersonThis role is ideally suited to someone who:<ul><li>Is fully qualified (ICAS / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Comes from an Accounting background but is eager to step up into a more commercial role</li><li>Is confident engaging with stakeholders and can challenge and add value</li><li>Can move beyond pure reporting and bring ideas, insight and commercial thinking</li><li>Is keen to be visible in the business and build relationships on-site</li><li>You don't need to be a polished FBP already-but you must have the potential and appetite to develop into one.</li></ul>Key Details<ul><li>12-month FTC Target start date ASAP (flexible, but ideally before end of August)</li><li>Salary: £55,000 - £60,000</li><li>Location: Glasgow</li><li>Working pattern: Ideally 4 days on site (flex to 3 for the right individual)</li></ul>Why Apply?Genuine step into a Finance Business Partnering role Opportunity to work closely with an experienced leadership team Strong platform to build commercial finance experienceRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy45NjA4NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-04T16:30:12Z

Group Accountant

Glasgow, Glasgow
remote
Contract
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Group AccountantGlasgow | On Site Working 3-6 Month Contract£60,000-70,000 PAYE Salary Equivalent Robert Half are working with a leading international business to appoint a Group Accountant to join its finance team based in Clydebank. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to support a complex, multi-entity environment with exposure to group reporting, consolidation, finance transformation, and strategic projects on an interim basis.The role will support the delivery of accurate and timely consolidated reporting across the group, while also contributing to process improvements, systems enhancements, and wider finance initiatives.The RoleGroup Reporting & Consolidation<ul><li>Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in line with UK GAAP</li><li>Managing quarterly consolidated reporting to the parent company</li><li>Intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and foreign currency adjustments</li><li>Supporting the ongoing improvement of group reporting processes</li></ul>Statutory Accounts & Compliance<ul><li>Assisting with annual statutory accounts preparation across the group and subsidiary entities</li><li>Supporting year-end audit activity and liaising with external auditors</li><li>Ensuring compliance with UK financial reporting standards and regulations</li></ul>Management Accounting & Analysis<ul><li>Producing financial analysis, variance commentary, and KPI reporting for senior leadership</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple business units</li><li>Identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial performance</li></ul>Financial Controls & Governance<ul><li>Reviewing subsidiary submissions for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Supporting and enhancing internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures</li></ul>Projects & Continuous Improvement<ul><li>Supporting finance transformation and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Assisting with ERP and reporting system enhancements</li><li>Involvement in strategic projects including restructuring and acquisitions</li></ul>About YouWe are looking to speak with candidates who are:<ul><li>Fully or part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / CA / ACA), ideally nearing completion</li><li>Experienced within a multi-entity and/or international environment</li><li>Technically strong with a good understanding of UK GAAP</li><li>Advanced Excel users with strong analytical capability</li><li>Comfortable operating within a fast-paced commercial environment</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>Exposure to a complex international group structure</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to transformation and improvement projects</li><li>Broad role with strong senior stakeholder exposure</li></ul>For a confidential discussion or to learn more, please get in touch on 0131 240 3704 or email to arrange a confidential conversation. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YWlsaWRoLnZhbnd5ay44NTM0OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-07T08:26:00Z

Finance Manager

Edinburgh, Edinburgh
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing Edinburgh-based organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a broad, hands-on role offering responsibility across management accounting, financial operations, and reporting, within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.The position would suit a well-rounded finance professional looking to take ownership of core finance processes, improve reporting and controls, and support senior stakeholders with meaningful financial insight.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>This role will take ownership of the management accounting function while supporting statutory reporting and financial operations. Working closely with senior stakeholders and external advisors, the Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring robust financial controls, insightful reporting, and scalable processes to support business growth. Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Preparation and review of monthly management accounts across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.</li><li>Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, including coordination with external auditors and professional advisors.</li><li>Providing financial analysis and insight to support commercial and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Oversight of day-to-day financial operations including payroll, VAT returns, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.</li><li>Driving improvements in financial systems, processes, and controls; including involvement in system upgrades or migrations (e.g. Xero).</li><li>Supporting cost control initiatives and contributing to budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Working with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and support operational decision-making.</li><li>Assisting with the financial set-up of new business initiatives, including reporting structures, bank accounts, and internal controls.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We are keen to speak with candidates who are confident operating in a broad finance role and comfortable managing competing priorities. You will be detail-oriented, commercially aware, and capable of communicating effectively across the business. The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Experience: Proven experience in a relevant finance or accounting role; part-qualified, qualified-by-experience, or fully qualified candidates will be considered.</li><li>Technical Skills: Strong understanding of management accounting, financial reporting, and core finance operations.</li><li>Systems & Excel: Experience using accounting systems such as Xero and payroll software such as BrightPay, alongside strong Excel skills.</li><li>Commercial Mindset: An analytical approach with the ability to interpret financial data and provide practical insight.</li><li>Communication: Confidence working with non-financial stakeholders and explaining financial matters clearly.</li><li>Organisation: The ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload, and operate effectively in a changing environment.</li></ul><h2>What's On Offer?</h2>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a varied, hands-on role within a growing and evolving organisation. You'll gain exposure across multiple areas of finance, with scope to influence processes and support business decision-making.Salary is offered in the range of £50,000-£60,000 plus benefits, depending on experience.To find out more about this Finance Manager opportunity, please apply or contact a member of the Robert Half team for a confidential discussion. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uNzIwNDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-17T14:00:18Z